Mon Sep 15 03:20:00 UTC 2025: **News Article:**

**Williams’ Steals Surge Makes Her a Top DPOY Candidate for the Seattle Storm**

SEATTLE – Gabby Williams, the Seattle Storm’s dynamic guard, is making a strong case for the WNBA’s Defensive Player of the Year award with her uncanny ability to steal the ball. Williams’ quiet demeanor belies her disruptive defensive presence, as she leads the league with 98 steals heading into the final game of the regular season, a full 28 steals ahead of the next closest player.

Coach Noelle Quinn praises Williams’ “instinctual” defensive play, highlighting her knack for deflections and her eagerness to guard the opponent’s top players. Williams’ steals have become a defining feature of her game, putting her on the verge of joining an elite group of players like Teresa Weatherspoon and Tamika Catchings, who have previously reached the 90+ steal mark in a season.

This season, Williams has recorded at least one steal in 38 of 42 games. She broke a Storm record for steals in a season and set a career high with 8 steals in one game. Beyond steals, Williams contributes across the board, averaging 11.8 points, 4.4 rebounds, and 4.2 assists per game. Her versatility is key to the Storm’s success, allowing them defensive flexibility and offensive opportunities.

Williams credits her teammates and coach Quinn for her success. If Williams wins the award, she would join Lauren Jackson and Natasha Howard as Storm players who have won the DPOY award.

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